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Rydeheard Family History

Rydeheard Surname Meaning

see Rudyard.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rydeheard family from?

You can see how Rydeheard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydeheard family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Rydeheard families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rydeheard's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rydeheard families in 1891.
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What did your Rydeheard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rydeheard. 100% of Rydeheard men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 67% of Rydeheard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Cotton Weaver
    23%
  • Household Duties
    12%

What Rydeheard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Rydeheard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydeheard census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 52 immigration records available for the last name Rydeheard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Rydeheard. For the veterans among your Rydeheard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydeheard lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1976, in the United States, Rydeheard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rydeheard in 1971 was 69, and 73 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rydeheard ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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